Austrian Audio, best known for its professional studio microphones and headphones, has announced its entry into the high-end HiFi audio market with the release of The Composer premium reference headphones and the Full Score One premium headphone amplifier. A Peek into Austrian Audio’s Background Founded in 2017 by a team of former AKG personnel, Austrian Audio has been making its … Read More
Pro-Ject Unveils Exciting New Evo Tonearm Range
High Precision Tonearms, Hand-Made in Europe, Revealed After a Stellar Showcase at High-End Munich 2023. The EVO Tonearm Range consists of two versions: the Evo Standard and the Evo Premium. This range comprises four tonearm models, available in three lengths (9, 10, or 12 inches) and two finishes (black or high-gloss silver). Both straight and S-shaped tonearms grace the lineup, … Read More
Rega Releases “Groundbreaking” Rega Naia Turntable
After previews at various global hi-fi shows, Rega has announced the official launch of the Rega Naia turntable. According to Rega, the new Naia turntable is the culmination of many years of painstaking development, initially used to create the now-famous ‘Naiad’ test bed turntable. Rega claims that the Naia incorporates the best aspects of this development and technology, transitioning them … Read More
Exclusive Twelve Inch & GrooveWasher Holiday Bundle
Available exclusively this holiday season to Sound Matters subscribers: A Twelve Inch Original 4ECO bundled with a limited edition signature Groovewasher Walnut record cleaning brush – both now available at the sale price of €99 + free shipping (regular price 109 + shipping average of €20). Shipping is free to the US, Canada, UK, & EU (Only 80 kits available – … Read More
Win a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable
We’ve teamed up with Pro-Ject Audio Systems to give one lucky grand prize winner the chance to win a Debut Carbon EVO turntable* The Debut Carbon EVO retails for £449 and focuses on the core aspects that make a turntable sound great. It’s everything we love about the original Debut Carbon, but just a little more grown-up. In particular, features … Read More
VMP Announce New Audiophile Pressing Plant
As the industry continues to feel the strain of long production times and frustrations with quality control, could this be a sign of more things to come? In a recent major statement, the leading vinyl record subscription service, VMP (Vinyl Me, Please), announced plans to open its own pressing plant in Denver, Colorado. In the statement, VMP CEO, Cameron Schaefer … Read More
Festive Giveaway 2021: Win an AudioQuest Record Brush + Booze & Vinyl Book
As we head into the final few weeks of the year, we’re bringing back our competition series to help spread a little joy around the festive season. We’re giving away two items from our holiday gift guide: The improved AudioQuest Carbon Record Brush Plus: a copy of Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks AudioQuest … Read More
Fall Giveaway: Win a Sound Matters Designed Hoodie and T-Shirt of Your Choice
As we start heading into the cooler months, we’re giving Sound Matters subscribers the chance to win one of our popular hoodie and t-shirt designs. The lucky winner can choose one hoodie and one t-shirt from the Sound Matters store. Our designs celebrate the continued resurgence in vinyl records despite the relentless progress of our digital age. Show your support … Read More
Sound Matters Supports the Making Vinyl Conference
We are proud to support this year’s Making Vinyl conference. A virtual event with a physical feel. Each year, the Making Vinyl conference takes place across the United States and Europe, helping to bring together a collective voice of experts, icons, and industry legends that are passionate about the vinyl record industry. Making Vinyl brings together representatives from the world’s … Read More
Festive Giveaway: Win a GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Bundle
By anyone’s standard, 2020 has been a challenging year. So as we head into the final month of the year, we’re bringing back our competition series to help spread a little joy around the festive season. We’re delighted to provide you with a chance of winning GrooveWasher’s Mondo Record and Stylus Care System. The Mondo bundle is their top-of-the-line care … Read More